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Creamy Potato Soup

December 17, 2013 Mary Leave a Comment

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Creamy Potato SoupIt is easy to think of potatoes, and fortunately for men who have not much money it is easy to think of them with a certain safety. Potatoes are one of the last things to disappear, in times of war, which is probably why they should not be forgotten in times of peace. ~ M.F.K. Fisher, How to Cook a Wolf

Unglamorous and reliable, the potato is a forgiving plant that will grow generously in a wide range of soils. It sustained people  during challenging times, and remains a key staple around this globe , staving off the roaming specter of hunger that haunts so many.

During both World Wars I and II, potatoes appeared frequently in recipes created by government home economists. Use of the humble tuber in place of wheat was encouraged as a way of stretching meager rations and making use of home-grown produce. Potatoes were a key addition to wartime Victory Gardens, and a wide range of uses were found for them in the kitchens of resourceful cooks.

This potato soup is an adaptation of one such recipe, but variations can be found in cookbooks from all eras. It is simple, soothing and ‘tastes like buttery mashed potatoes’ according to one 9-year-old (who will eat two bowls easily).

Creamy Potato Soup
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Creamy Potato Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
This soup is simple and soothing, and perfect for a busy winter night.
Category: Soup
Servings: 8
Author: Ketchup With That
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons / 30 ml butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 250 ml)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup / 125 ml)
  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 cups / 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups / 500 ml milk (or 1-1/2 cups / 375 ml milk and 1/2 cup / 125 ml cream)
  • 1 teaspoon / 5 ml salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml ground white pepper
Instructions
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in saucepan.
  2. Add onions, and cook until softened. Add celery and cook 5 minutes longer. Add 1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml salt.

  3. Add stock and potatoes. Bring to boiling point, then simmer over low heat until potatoes are tender.

  4. Puree mixture in blender until smooth. Return to pan and add milk, remaining salt and pepper.

  5. Heat to boiling point and serve.

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